Yale University Press Podcast

Yale University Press
undefined
Feb 20, 2023 • 45min

Dance’s Integral Connection to Human Experience

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Mindy Aloff about her book Why Dance Matters. Why Dance Matters is a passionate and moving tribute to the captivating power of dance, not just as an art form but as a language that transcends barriers.
undefined
Feb 15, 2023 • 32min

Art Historian Brandon Taylor on the Story of Modern Art

We talk with Brandon Taylor about his new book, Make It Modern: A History of Art in the 20th Century.
undefined
Feb 9, 2023 • 27min

The Tragic Essence of Geopolitics

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Robert D. Kaplan about his new book, The Tragic Mind: Fear, Fate, and the Burden of Power, a moving meditation on recent geopolitical crises, viewed through the lens of ancient and modern tragedy.
undefined
Feb 2, 2023 • 38min

A Conversation with Designer Stephen Burks

We talk to the celebrated designer about his exhibition at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art and more.
undefined
Jan 24, 2023 • 25min

The History and Future of Abortion in America

In Roe: The History of a National Obsession, Mary Ziegler charts the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade during its fifty-year history. In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with Ziegler about the nation’s obsession with Roe and the challenges facing those seeking abortions in America today.
undefined
Jan 18, 2023 • 26min

Why Does the Museum Matter?

A conversation with Daniel H. Weiss, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, about the importance and role of the art museum.
undefined
Jan 13, 2023 • 26min

Ancient Lives with James Romm

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk with author James Romm about his new book, Demetrius: Sacker of Cities. At the end of the episode, we discuss the larger goals of the Ancient Lives Series—to unfold the stories of thinkers, writers, kings, queens, conquerors, and politicians from all parts of the ancient world.
undefined
Dec 14, 2022 • 33min

John Singer Sargent’s Lifelong Interest in Spain

We talk with curator Sarah Cash about the exhibition and book Sargent and Spain, delving into the artist’s love of all things Spanish.
undefined
Dec 7, 2022 • 43min

Oswaldo Chinchilla Mazariegos Talks about the Art, Myths, and Gods of the Ancient Maya

Two new books and an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art explore the artifacts and mythology of Classic Maya civilization.
undefined
Dec 5, 2022 • 34min

Matthew Ichihashi Potts on Forgiveness

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk to Matthew Ichihashi Potts about his new book, Forgiveness: An Alternative Account, a deeply researched and poignant reflection on the practice of forgiveness in an unforgiving world.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app